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racer_d · 02-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Benefits: Increased steering response and Increased feedback from road surfaces

Drawbacks: Tend to be heavier than 18s and Increased harshness.

Remember, that, the overall outside tire diameters dont change much, whether you are talking about a 70 series tire on a 15" rim or a 30 series tire on an 18" rim. An 18 or 19 will have a very small side profile. This low profile is what allows for increased feedback.. but can also create harshness too.

It also seems a bit eary in the 19" sizes to find really sticky tires. Very limited sizes and should be more expensive than even 18" tires.

02-19-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	Benefits: Increased steering response and Increased feedback from road surfaces Drawbacks: Tend to be heavier than 18s and Increased harshness. Remember, that, the overall outside tire diameters dont change much, whether you are talking about a 70 series tire on a 15" rim or a 30 series tire on an 18" rim. An 18 or 19 will have a very small side profile. This low profile is what allows for increased feedback.. but can also create harshness too. It also seems a bit eary in the 19" sizes to find really sticky tires. Very limited sizes and should be more expensive than even 18" tires. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)